Potsdam - West Dam
Potsdam - West Dam is a concrete dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Potsdam - West Dam
The primary purpose of Potsdam - West Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Village Of Potsdam, Ny (local government). It impounds the Raquette River near Potsdam.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,031 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Potsdam |
| River/Stream | Raquette River |
| Coordinates | 44.66780, -74.98980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,031 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Potsdam, NY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01257 |
| Federal ID | NY01562S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |